When the Days Get Shorter: How to Protect Your Mood and Energy After the time change
When the Days Get Shorter: How to Protect Your Mood and Energy After the time change Here’s why the clock change can feel so hard, and what may help. The “fall back” When we “fall back,” the earlier sunsets and shifting light cues can nudge our internal body clocks out of sync. Seasonal clock changes […]
Parenting Without a Manual: Balancing Love, Logic, and Real-Life Challenges
Parenting Without a Manual: Balancing Love, Logic, and Real-Life Challenges Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and unlike most jobs, there’s no manual handed out at the hospital. Every child is different, and parents quickly learn that no one approach works every time. The Myth of the “Perfect” Approach Many parenting […]
The Art of Slowing Down: How Mindful Rest Supports Mental Health
The Art of Slowing Down: How Mindful Rest Supports Mental Health In today’s world, it can feel like we’re constantly being told to go faster, do more, and be productive every moment of the day. But what if one of the best things you could do for yourself is to simply slow down? Slowing down […]
Unlearning Perfectionism: Finding Peace in Progress
Unlearning Perfectionism: Finding Peace in Progress Perfectionism, a burden that often disguises itself as ambition or a strong work ethic. Always telling us we always need to do more, be better, and never make mistakes. We live in a time where “perfect” is curated, filtered, and expected, leading us to hold ourselves to impossible standards […]
Navigating Father’s Day After Loss: Finding Healing and Peace
Navigating Father’s Day After Loss: Finding Healing and Peace Father’s Day can be a joyful occasion for many, it can also be a time of sorrow, reflection, and longing for those who have lost a father or father figure, a spouse, or have become estranged from a parent. Whether your loss is recent or years […]
Understanding Therapy: Which Approach Is Right for You?
Understanding Therapy: Which Approach Is Right for You? The word “therapy” is a broad term that encompasses many approaches designed to target specific challenges and goals. Whether you’re looking to work through childhood trauma, manage anxiety, or switch things up because your therapy goals have changed, finding the right fit is key. At WMPS, we […]
What Is Autism Screening and How Can It Help?
What Is Autism Screening and How Can It Help? Autism is a prevalent developmental condition that affects 1 in 36 children in the United States. Autism affects many areas of life, from creating meaningful relationships and understanding social situations to learning styles or the ability to live independently. Because autism disorders falls along a wide […]
Tips For Navigating The Holiday Season
Tips For Navigating The Holiday Season The holiday season is filled with festivities, excitement, and a sense of anticipation. It’s a time to unite with loved ones and focus on what truly matters. However, the holidays can also bring stress from expectations, the weight of commitments, and difficult emotions stirred by loss or family complexities. […]
Insurance 101: Reminders for the New Year
Insurance 101: What You Need to Know for the New Year As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to review your insurance benefits to ensure smooth and uninterrupted access to care. At West Michigan Psychological Services, we want to help you stay informed and navigate insurance as easily as possible. We have a […]
Therapist Recommended Mindful Moments
Therapist Recommended Mindful Moments Mindfulness can be a daily practice to strengthen the mind-body connection or a calming strategy during a time of high emotions. Finding time to practice mindfulness can be healing and re-energizing as it is a space to eliminate distractions and be present with yourself. Learning strategies you enjoy can make recalling […]